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Murder in Texas
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Wikipedia article
'Murder in Texas' is a 1981 television film starring Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Farrah Fawcett, and Andy Griffith. The film was directed by William Hale, and was based on a true story; that was written for the TV screen by John McGreevey. It first aired on television in two parts on Sunday and Monday May 34, 1981.Blau, Eleanor [https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/03/arts/television-week-109558.html Television Week], 'The New York Times'
Plot
Based on the true story of the death of Joan Robinson Hill, this film tells of a plastic surgeon who was suspected of causing the death of his first wife, the daughter of a wealthy member of Houston society. The circumstances of her death - which was never solved - are clouded by a suspiciously hasty embalming and a hurried burial. The doctor then marries his mistress. In spite of two autopsies showing that his daughter died of natural causes, Ash Robinson, convinced that his daughter was murdered, sets out single-handedly to find out the true cause of her death, determined to see that the doctor is punished.
Cast
* Katharine Ross 'as' Ann Kurth Hill
* Sam Elliott 'as' Dr. John Hill
* Farrah Fawcett 'as' Joan Robinson Hill
* Andy Griffith 'as' Ash Robinson
* G. W. Bailey 'as' Richard "Racehorse" Haynes
* Barry Corbin 'as' Dist. Atty. McMasters
* Pamela Myers 'as' Mary
* Craig T. Nelson 'as' Jack Ramsey
* Royce Wallace 'as' Wilma
* Dimitra Arliss 'as' Gina Meier
* Jude Farese 'as' Casselli
* Philip Sterling 'as' Dr. Helpern
* Vernon Weddle 'as' Dr. Joe
* Lesley Woods 'as' Reah Robinson
* Parley Baer 'as' Ann's attorney
Reception
'Murder in Texas' was nominated for a 1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV."[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082780/awards Murder in Texas (1981)(TV) - Awards]". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2011-08-13. In addition, Andy Griffith received his only Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Ash Robinson.
The movie was highly ranked in the Nielsen ratings. Part I was the fifth-most popular show for the week ending May 3, and Part II was the most popular show of the following week.(7 May 1981). [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/45970009/ Dallas helps CBS Win], 'Gettysburg Times' (Associated Press)(13 May 1981). [https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/05/13/Last-weeks-Nielsen-horse-race-wasnt-the-usual-event/7589358574400/ Last week's Nielsen horse race wasn't the usual event....], UPI
References
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